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Despite the score seen for this manga, rated 6.5/10, it is neither a mere 6 nor as high as a 7. However, before delving into this manga, one should explore Devilman and Shin Devilman, as they lay the groundwork for the developments here. This manga is ideal for Go Nagai lore enthusiasts.  

This manga conveys a similar anti-war message as Devilman but presents a distinct perspective on humanity, heroism, and the corruption of man. This is evident from the start of the series, where different characters offer varied viewpoints in an episodic format. Before proceeding further, you might wonder how to read this series since it lacks an official translation; that's something you'll need to figure out yourself. Let's now discuss the positives.

Art:  
The art demonstrates an evolution in Go Nagai's artistic style. Everything has improved—better shading, more accurate anatomy. Comparing the art in Devilman to this series reveals no contest. The shock value that this manga is known for reaches new heights. For instance, the depiction of hell feels like Go Nagai saw Miura's Eclipse from Berserk and thought, "That's tame." It retains the grittiness of Devilman, especially near the end of the original series, but evolves into a more three-dimensional aspect akin to comparing the early art of Berserk to volume 14 onward—an evolution indeed.

Writing:  
The writing remains iffy. Go Nagai's writing has always been controversial, particularly the frequent use of rape as a plot device, which can be jarring, especially at the beginning. This might be an issue because much of the writing feels old-school, yet it coincides with Berserk finishing its Golden Age arc, one of the best-written Seinen arcs ever. The characters, especially the side ones, have greater depth than in previous series. Akira, in particular, is far more fascinating compared to Jun, although Jun does grow as a character. She transitions from being an optimistic teacher at the start to someone who constantly questions her actions, becoming more morally ambiguous.

The standout feature of this series is that many elements initially perceived as random are explained midway through. Many plot twists make sense upon reflection. The best writing occurs in the hell section, combining Go Nagai's captivating art with impressive storytelling that fosters emotional connections with the characters. The main issue lies in the last four chapters, likely due to the series being canceled. This explains the sudden appearance of random plot conveniences, underdeveloped characters, and unresolved plot points. It feels as though 20 crucial chapters are missing.

Overall:  
I would have rated this a solid 7.5, but the conclusion was lackluster. I still need to update my knowledge of Go Nagai's lore. I suspect many side stories must be explored before diving into Devilman Saga. If you want to experience this rollercoaster ride and enjoyed Devilman, I recommend this but not as a standalone manga. Understanding that other series are prerequisites for a proper conclusion is essential. If you're not interested in the entire Go Nagai experience, I don't strongly recommend it. I'm reading this to reach the conclusion of the franchise.

Recommended reading order (still incomplete): Devilman, Shin Devilman, Devilman Lady (optional Violence Jack), Amon The Dark Side, (optional Neo Devilman), Devilman Mokushiroku: Strange Days (sequel of Amon the dark side), Akuma Kishi (prequel to the entire franchise), then finally Devilman Saga.

I know that sounds like a lot, but I don't think you need to read all of them. This is just the recommended viewing order I found. Nonetheless, it's a solid read, and hopefully, you'll enjoy it. Spread the word so Netflix might consider creating an anime version like Devilman Crybaby.  

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This and Violence Jack are, by far, the greatest mangas ever made.  
Do not let the gaijins here dissuade you from reading them.  
The overall themes of faith, religion, and the demon rape are enough to make you start this and forget everything else.  
Of course, you need to read Devilman first to even understand anything.  
The final twist at the end is probably the most convoluted piece of shit I've ever read, but it makes sense if you spend a few hours thinking about who was the real evil in the end and what the hell the overall point of the story was.  
This is one of the few mangas I've read that doesn't make it very clear who is evil and who isn't. Both sides have goals that make perfect sense—in fact, I was rooting for the demons by the end of it.  
Forgive the mess that is the essay above.  
10/10

Devilman Lady serves as a sequel to the original 70s Devilman, which is one of Nagai's most renowned works, if not his best.  
Prior to reading Devilman Lady, I had heard whispers that it wasn't well-crafted. This concern lingered as I truly enjoyed the original Devilman and hoped its sequel wouldn't disappoint. In the initial volumes, Devilman Lady felt somewhat mediocre—events seemed random, and nothing of great significance occurred. However, things took an exciting turn starting from volume 7, where an unexpected and shocking development unfolded (I can't elaborate due to spoilers).  

That said, the narrative is indeed engaging and well-written. This time around, the focus shifts to exploring demons' desires and thought processes, which I find particularly fascinating. The story reaches its climax in volume 7 and beyond. Many have criticized the ending as poor, but I wouldn't label it as such. Its main drawback is that it ends on a massive cliffhanger, though answers may be revealed in Devilman Saga, so I don't see this as a major issue.  

The artwork has seen significant improvement compared to the original Devilman (a 20-year gap exists between the two, after all). While the original's art was commendable, the sequel elevates it further—a fact that cannot be denied.  

The new characters introduced are compelling, allowing readers to connect with them easily. Additionally, characters from Nagai's earlier works make appearances in Devilman Lady, delighting fans familiar with his previous creations.  

Considering all these factors, Devilman Lady is quite impressive and deserves more recognition. Although it doesn't match the greatness of the original Devilman, it undoubtedly stands as a strong sequel.

Go Nagai really needed the shounen age limit.

I didn't enjoy "Devilman Lady" for the most part. It's a story I should have loved just based on its premise and concepts. A psychosexual narrative exploring the humanity within oneself, it seemed like the natural evolution of the ideas from the original Devilman manga. But then the author decided that copious amounts of rape would make it interesting. Need character development? Let's add another rape scene. Transitioning to a new arc? Gang rape the protagonist. There were times I wanted to grab the author by the neck. If a story doesn't need to show that, DON'T SHOW IT. And if the author believes it's necessary, he could imply it instead. Close the door, screams happen inside, cut to the end of the scene. That would be incredibly disturbing and leave room for the imagination. But no, every fifth chapter featured a new rape scene. I wasn't even disturbed anymore, just tired of reading about it.

My issues don't stop at the disturbing content, though. The writing suffers greatly. Rules are pulled out of thin air, arcs or plot points go nowhere, scenes mean nothing, there's filler upon filler, and pages upon pages of wasted ink on boring elements that didn't need to be there. It felt like each chapter introduced a new villain with no connective tissue between scenes. I didn't care about half of what I read, but I must clarify: I was invested in the story.

It's a shame that these problems come alongside some of the best scenes in the Devilman universe. The trip to hell arc was one of the best I've read in the mythos. The icy forest assault, the demon king scenes, the implications towards destiny, the church assault—these moments had me binging the series until those terrible elements reappeared to halt my progress. I could have finished this in one day if it had maintained the quality of those standout moments, but there was always something stopping me. I ended up dropping the series and recently picked it back up. I managed to power through, but I don't think it was entirely worth it.

This manga has two sides of the same coin. On one side, it features the worst, edgy, offensive content imaginable; on the other, incredible moments that make you believe it's worth it. What ultimately convinced me that this manga doesn't deserve a read is the ending.

What even happened? In two chapters, everything fell apart. Nothing made sense anymore. The rules of reincarnation were discarded, the plot needed an ending, the final plan had to happen, and there was no time to explain why. Then, right before the climax, it ended. Nothing was resolved, the main character meant nothing, the main villain meant nothing. Nothing meant anything. It was as if the series got canceled, yet I've seen no evidence of that.

It's a shame. The art evolved, the dialogue was impressive at times, but it often reverted to "let me explain why this is happening in extreme detail" when the same information could have been conveyed without all the dialogue. All the elements that could have benefited from subtlety were over-explained, while the ones the author clearly couldn't explain were left unresolved to confuse us. Always a great aspect, only for the opposite to happen elsewhere.

5/10. Instead of being an "average" manga, it's one with great moments and other TERRIBLE moments.